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    FSB Warns of ‘Challenging Outlook’ for Global Financial Stability

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024

    The FSB is analysing the financial stability implications of tokenisation and AI, and taking stock of regulatory initiatives on nature-related financial risks.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Korea Unveils Initial Details of ‘Corporate Value-up Programme’

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024

    The programme is designed to encourage listed companies to engage in voluntary efforts to improve governance, boost corporate value and enhance shareholder returns.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    ISSB Works to Finalise Jurisdictional Adoption Guide

    By ESG Investor | 25/02/2024

    The ISSB’s Inaugural Jurisdictional Guide should be finalised by mid-year, with the core objective of reducing fragmentation.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    BSP Approves Adoption of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy for Banks

    By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2024

    The first version of the taxonomy focuses on climate change mitigation and climate change adaptation. Future iterations will cover biodiversity and circular economy.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Navigating the ESG Reporting Landscape in Singapore

    By George Cyriac | 23/02/2024

    Experts from Morgan Lewis offer a comprehensive look into the dynamic and continuously evolving ESG regulatory landscape in Singapore.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Indonesia Publishes Revised Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

    By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2024

    The revised taxonomy assigns an amber colour code to projects that help to facilitate low-carbon transition.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong Launches New Tools to Improve GHG Reporting

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/02/2024

    The calculation tool will help SMEs calculate GHG emissions; the estimation tool will help FIs estimate emissions of investees and borrowers.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    ASEAN Taxonomy Version 2 Takes Effect Following Consultation

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/02/2024

    The consultation received mainly positive feedback suggesting improvements to clarify definitions and usability.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Thai SEC Proposes Principles for “Green Investment Trusts”

    By Mark Johnston | 20/02/2024

    The SEC aims to use GITs as a tool to encourage investment in projects that conserve or preserve the environment.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia Consults on Local Implementation of ISSB Standards

    By Editors | 18/02/2024

    IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 would be mandatory for Main Market issuers, and potentially ACE Market issuers and large non-listed companies.

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